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South Korea Launches 25 Trillion Won Plan Amid Middle East Crisis

3/26/2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung convened a meeting on March 25 to address challenges from Middle East crisis.
The government will hold daily economic monitoring meetings at Blue House with weekly briefings and a fuel price cap.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok says the crisis should become an opportunity by strengthening supply chains and improving capital-market fundamentals.
The government plans a 25 trillion won budget bill to mitigate crisis's impact.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung convened a meeting on March 25 to address challenges from Middle East crisis.
The government will hold daily economic monitoring meetings at Blue House with weekly briefings and a fuel price cap.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok says the crisis should become an opportunity by strengthening supply chains and improving capital-market fundamentals.
The government plans a 25 trillion won budget bill to mitigate crisis's impact.